Level 2 Cities TIC and Websites

Status: Existing

Description

The Cities TIC and Website represents existing and planned items. Websites can serve as a transportation information center subsystem and can contain event information, traffic information, maintenance and construction information, and weather information. At the broadest services, this element would serve as a Transportation Information Center' (TIC): collects, processes, stores, and disseminates transportation information to system operators and the traveling public for the cities located in San Diego County.

The TIC can play several different roles in an integrated ITS. In one role, the TIC provides a data collection, fusing, and repackaging function, collecting information from transportation system operators and redistributing this information to other system operators in the region and other TICs. In this information redistribution role, the TIC provides a bridge between the various transportation systems that produce the information and the other TICs and their subscribers that use the information. The second role of a TIC is focused on delivery of traveler information to subscribers and the public–at–large. Information provided includes basic advisories, traffic and road conditions, transit schedule information, yellow pages information, ride matching information, and parking information. The TIC is commonly implemented as a website or a web–based application service, but it represents any traveler information distribution service.

Stakeholders

StakeholderRoleRole Status
Level 2 Cities in San DiegoOwnsExisting

Physical Objects

Transportation Information Center

Functional Objects

Functional ObjectDescriptionUser Defined
TIC Connected Vehicle Traveler Info DistributionIn support of connected vehicle applications, 'TIC Connected Vehicle Traveler Info Distribution' disseminates traveler information including traffic and road conditions, incident information, maintenance and construction information, event information, transit information, parking information, and weather information. Location–specific or situation–relevant traveler information is sent to short range communications transceivers at the roadside.False
TIC Data Collection'TIC Data Collection' collects transportation–related data from other centers, performs data quality checks on the collected data and then consolidates, verifies, and refines the data and makes it available in a consistent format to applications that support operational data sharing between centers and deliver traveler information to end–users. A broad range of data is collected including traffic and road conditions, transit data, emergency information and advisories, weather data, special event information, traveler services, parking, multimodal data, and toll/pricing data. It also shares data with other transportation information centers.False
TIC Emergency Traveler Information'TIC Emergency Traveler Information' provides emergency information to the public, including wide–area alerts and evacuation information. It provides emergency alerts, information on evacuation zones and evacuation requirements, evacuation destinations and shelter information, available transportation modes, and traffic and road conditions at the origin, destination, and along the evacuation routes. In addition to general evacuation information, personalized information including tailored evacuation routes, service information, and estimated travel times is also provided based on traveler specified origin, destination, and route parameters. Updated information is provided throughout the evacuation and subsequent reentry as status changes and plans are adapted.False
TIC Operations Data Collection'TIC Operations Data Collection' collects and stores information that is collected about the transportation information service including data on the number of clients serviced and the services that were provided. This data can be used directly by operations personnel or it can be made available to other data users and archives in the region.False
TIC Travel Services Information and Reservation'TIC Travel Services Information' disseminates information about traveler services such as lodging, restaurants, and service stations. Tailored traveler service information is provided on request that meets the constraints and preferences specified by the traveler. This application also supports reservations and advanced payment for traveler services including parking and loading zone use.False
TIC Traveler Information Broadcast'TIC Traveler Information Broadcast' disseminates traveler information including traffic and road conditions, incident information, maintenance and construction information, event information, transit information, parking information, and weather information. The same information is broadcast to all equipped traveler interface systems and vehicles.False
TIC Traveler Telephone Information'TIC Traveler Telephone Information' services voice–based traveler requests for information that supports traveler telephone information systems like 511. It takes requests for traveler information, which could be voice–formatted traveler requests, dual–tone multi–frequency (DTMF)–based requests, or a simple traveler information request, and returns the requested traveler information in the proper format. In addition to servicing requests for traveler information, it also collects and forwards alerts and advisories to traveler telephone information systems.False
TIC Trip Planning'TIC Trip Planning' provides pre–trip and en route trip planning services for travelers. It receives origin, destination, constraints, and preferences and returns trip plan(s) that meet the supplied criteria. Trip plans may be based on current traffic and road conditions, transit schedule information, and other real–time traveler information. Candidate trip plans are multimodal and may include vehicle, transit, and alternate mode segments (e.g., rail, ferry, bicycle routes, and walkways) based on traveler preferences. It also confirms the trip plan for the traveler and supports reservations and advanced payment for portions of the trip. The trip plan includes specific routing information and instructions for each segment of the trip and may also include information and reservations for additional services (e.g., parking) along the route.False

Interfaces To

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511 SD System
Cal OES Public Safety
Caltrans D11 Intermodal TMC
Caltrans HQ Maintenance Administration
Caltrans Maintenance Operations
Caltrans Website
CHP Dispatch
Commercial Fleet Management
County DPW Dispatch
County Fire Authority
County OES Services
County Sheriff Dispatch
County TMC
Electronic Charging Station Management
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions – Tolling
Fleet Management Systems
In Vehicle Elec Toll Tags
Level 1 Cities Data Archive
Level 1 Cities Fire Dispatch
Level 1 Cities Police Dispatch
Level 1 Cities Public Works TMC
Level 2 Cities Curb Parking Management Center
Level 2 Cities Data Archive
Level 2 Cities Electronic Charging Stations
Level 2 Cities EOCs–EMC
Level 2 Cities Fire and Rescue Dispatch
Level 2 Cities MCO Dispatch
Level 2 Cities Payment Admin Center
Level 2 Cities Police Department Dispatch
Level 2 Cities Traffic Ops Center
Metrolink Dispatch
Metrolink Information Displays
Mexican Agency Information Displays
Mexican Border Inspection Systems (BWT Processing)
Micro Mobility Services
Mobility Hub Kiosk
MTS Centralized Train Control
MTS System Stations and Transfer Points
MTS Transit Dispatch
NCTD – OCC
NCTD Coaster, Sprinter, Breeze Vehicles
NCTD FLEX and LIFT Dispatch
NCTD Next Train Arrival
NCTD Ticket Sales Kiosk
NCTD Transit Information Center
Private Sector Probe Information Systems
Private Transit Routing Service Provider
Private Vehicles
Public / Private Car Share Vehicles
Public / Private Parking Management System
Public Private Car Share
Public Private Traveler Information
San Diego City Curb Parking Management Center
San Diego Emergency Management Center
San Diego Engineering – Construction
San Diego Fire–Rescue Dispatch
San Diego HAZMAT Team
San Diego Infrastructure Asset Management
San Diego Maintenance of Roadway Equipment
San Diego Police Dept Dispatch
San Diego TIC and Website
San Diego Traffic Management Center
SANDAG Connected Vehicle Field Equipment
SANDAG Electronic Tolling Administration
SANDAG Regional Parking Management
SANDAG TIC and Website
SANDAG Virtual TMCs
Social Networking Services
Tolling Traveler Support
Tourist Information System
Trans Network Co–op (TNC) Centers
Traveler Support Equipment for Shared Rides
Tribal Emergency Management Centers
Tribal PD and Fire
Tribal Transportation Operations
TV, Local Print and Broadcast Media
US Border Inspection Systems
US Border Inspection Systems (BWT Processing)
US Emergency Operations Center (OME)
US Weather Service Forecasting System
User Personal Information Devices
Wide Area Alerting Systems